FAQ

Which products are not eligible for returns?

The following table contains a list of products that are not eligible for returns as per the seller’s Returns Policy:

Category

Products that can’t be returned

Auto Accessories

Additives, Air Fresheners, Brighteners, Cleaners, Bike/Car Stickers, Degreasers, Dent/Scratch Removers, Filler Putty, Headlight Vinyl Films, Liquid Solutions, Lubricants, Polish, Power Steering Fluids, Sealants, Oils and Wax

Automobiles

Cars, Mopeds, Motorcycles and Scooters

Bath and Spa

Bath Bubble/Salt/Sponge/Wash, Body Wash, Loofahs, Scrubs, Shampoos and Soaps

Baby Care

Bottle Nipples, Breast Nipple Care, Breast Pumps, Diapers, Ear Syringes, Nappy, Wet Reminder, Wipes and Wipe Warmers

Cleaning Products

Cleaning Gels, Detergents, Detergent Pods, Fabric Wash Products, Surface Cleaners, Stain Removers and Washing Bars/Powder

Computer Accessories

Blank/Educational Media, CDs/DVDs, Ink Toners, Music, Movies and Software

Food and Nutrition

Canned Food, Condiments, Drinks, Fruits, Health Supplements, Meat, Seafood, Syrups, Vegetables and other Edible Products

Fashion

Baby Dolls, Clothing Freebies, Lingerie Wash-bags, Shapewear, Socks, Stockings and Swimsuits

Footwear Accessories

Oils, Glue, Grease, Socks, Shoe Deodorants/Polish Creams/Sprays and Wax

Gardening Products

Plant Saplings, Plant Seeds and Soil Manure

Health Care

Antiseptic, Band Aid, Body Pain Relief, Eye Drops, First Aid Tape, Glucometer Lancet/Strip, Healthcare Devices and Kits, Medical Dressing/Gloves and pH Test Strip

Home Products

Adhesives, Barbeque wood, Bird/Insect Repellent, Contact Cement, Crack Fillers, Inks, Guitar/Yoyo Friction Stickers, Marker Refills, Mosquito Coil/Vaporiser/Vaporiser Refills, Naphthalene Balls, Scuba/Smoking-Pipe Mouthpieces and Sprays

Hygiene

Cannula, Contact Lens, e-Hookah, Fake Moustache, Female Urination Devices, Menstrual Cups, Needles, Panty Liners, Shaving Products, Smoking Patch, Straws, Sweat Pads, Tampons, Teeth Whitening Products/Wipes, Tissues, Toilet Tissue Aid, Toilet Rolls and Women Intimate Care

Innerwear

Bra Accessories, Briefs, Boxers, Lingerie Sets, Panty, Garter, Trunks and Vests

Jewellery

Coins

Music Instrument Accessories

Mouthpiece Cap/Pad/Set, Oils and Polish

Party Supplies

Balloons, Candles, Cut-outs, Decoration articles and Whistles

Festive Supplies

Hookah Charcoal/Flavor/Mouth-tip, Incense Sticks and Holi/Rangoli Color

Personal Care

Conditioners, Creams, Deodorants, Electric Ear Cleaners, Eyebrow/Eyelash/Hair Styling Products, Eye Mask, Face Wash, Face Care/Fairness Products, Fragrance, Fresheners, Gels, Hair Care, Kajal, Lens Solution, Lip Plumper/Stain, Blackhead/Makeup/Nail Paint Removers, Mascara, Mehendi, Nail Sanding Pad, Oils, Oral Hygiene Products, Perfumes, Hand/Toothbrush Sanitizers, Serums, Talc, Sunscreen, Tanning Liquid, Tattoo, Toners and Wigs

Pet Supplies

Aquarium Consumables, Hair Styling, Health Care/Medicinal Products, Horse Girth/Grooming Kit/Braid Tail Bag/Hay/Liniment/Poultice, Inhaler Masks, Litter Box Enclosures, Litter Scoops, Pet Chew, Pet Food/Treat, Pet Pad, Pet Hygiene/Personal Care Products, Poultice, Tail Wraps, Waste Bags and Water Troughs

Sexual Wellness

Condoms, Fertility Kit/Supplement, Lubricants, Pregnancy Kits, Sexual Massagers, Sexual/Pleasure Enhancement Products and Vaginal Dilators

Kindly always check a product's Returns Policy on the product page. Click here to view the Returns Policy.

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Can items be returned after the time period mentioned in the seller's Returns Policy?

No, sellers will not be able to accept returns after the time period mentioned in the seller's Returns Policy.

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Yes, the freebie has to be returned along with the product.

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A greyed out and disabled 'Cancel' button can mean any one of the following:

1. The item has been delivered already

OR

2. The item is non-refundable (e.g. Gift Card)

The Buyer Protection policy mediates buyer-seller disputes. In case a seller declines your request for a return of an item and you are not convinced with the reason given, you can write to us at smartshoppingmall11@gmail.com for Buyer Protection. You can dispute the resolution that the seller has shared for your issue until 45 days from the date of delivery and concern is looked into by us on a case-to-case basis.

You can get in touch with the brand or an authorised service centre of the brand to claim the warranty for your product (wherever applicable).

To return/exchange your order, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to My Orders

2. Choose the item you wish to return or exchange

3. Fill in the details

4. Choose Request Return.

Sellers cannot accept returns of item(s) in the following cases:

1. When an item is damaged because of use or when it is not in the same condition as you received it 2. When any consumable item has been used or installed 3. When anything is missing from the package you've received including price tags, labels, original packing, freebies & accessories 4. When non-returnable items are involved such as innerwear. lingerie etc. 5. When items are tampered with or have missing serial numbers

You can visit 'My Orders' to know the status of your refund.

For orders cancelled before shipping, refunds are processed immediately. If the order has been shipped. refund will be processed as soon as the courier service provider confirms the return of the item(s)

The different refund modes available are:

1. PhonePe Wallet - available for orders with select sellers. You will get this option for eligible orders during cancellation

2. Back to source - available for orders with all sellers. The amount is refunded to the payment mode that was originally used to pay for the order

3. NEFT transfer - available for all Cash-on-Delivery orders. As per policy, cash refunds are not possible

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- The seller cannot provide a replacement - A dispute has been ruled in your favour in-line with Buyer Protection - Sellers allow refunds on select categories under certain conditions

Please check the seller's Returns Policy on the product page for more details

The sellers' return policies don't support the return of item(s) ordered wrongly. You can refer the respective seller's Returns policy on the product page.

You can request for the item to be replaced by visiting 'My Orders'. Use the 'Return' option & fill out the details of the issue so that we can help you.

If the pincode of the new address is serviceable for pick-up, the address can be changed while creating the return. The address cannot be changed in case the new address is not serviceable

When pickup facility is not available for your location as per the courier service providers, you may be asked to ship the item back to the seller. Since the seller can arrange for a refund or a replacement only after the item reaches them, please make sure that the item is sent to the address mentioned in the return related email within 30 days of the email being sent to you.

The seller may not be able to proceed with the return request if the item does not reach the specified address within 30 days.

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What is the pickup process?

Once your return or replacement or exchange request is accepted, the pickup of the originally delivered product will be scheduled. An SMS with more details will be sent to you on the day of the pickup.

In cases where pickup service is not available from the courier service providers at your location, you may be asked to ship the item back to the seller within 30 days of the return related email being sent to you.

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I have requested for a return for my item. When will it happen?

You can now track the status of your return easily right from your Flipkart account or mobile app. Just visit the 'My Orders' page to see its status along with the date of pick-up and status of your refund if applicable.

You will also receive an email & SMS with the details of your return

I have requested a replacement, when will I get it?

You may visit 'My Orders' to check the status of your replacement. In most locations, the replacement item is delivered to you at the time of pick-up. In all other areas, the replacement is initiated after the originally delivered item is picked up. Please check the SMS & email that will be sent to you for your replacement request for more details.

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I've still not received the refund in my bank account.

If you have received a mail from us confirming your refund request, it means that the refund has been initiated. You can also contact your bank with the ARN you would have received for an update on the status of your refund.

In the rare event of the amount not being credited by the date promised, you can contact us as we will work with the bank to get it done.

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What are the refund timelines if I cancel or return a product?

The refund timelines will depend on the payment modes as listed below:

Debit card - 7-9 Business days Credit - 7-9 Business days Netbanking - 3-7 business days COD - IMPS, 1 Business days EMI (Standard+No cost+Debit card) - 7- 9 Business days Flipkart Pay Later - 24 to 48 hours Gift Card - 24 hours PhonePe: PhonePe wallet - 24 hours PhonePe UPI - 1 business day PhonePe Credit/Debit card - 7 business days Note: Refunds will be credited to the payment source used at the time of placing an order. The mode of refund in case of payment through 'Cash on Delivery' will be IMPS

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For orders placed using 'Cash on Delivery' as the payment mode, refunds can be processed to your bank account via Immediate Payment Service (IMPS). You can update the details of the bank account where you would like to receive the refund while creating the return request for an item.

You will need to update following information for the seller to process a refund to your account:

The Bank Account Number IFSC Code Account Holder's Name Bank Branch Bank Name IMPS refunds will typically be processed in one business day by sellers.

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Please follow the below-mentioned steps on our website to upload a scanned copy of the receipt from the courier service provider so that we can request the seller for a reimbursement:

Go to Flipkart Help Center and select the relevant order for which the refund has been requested From the issue types, choose 'Others' and select 'Email Us' Now click on the attachment icon and select the image/document you wish to upload Please include the return ID in your email and click 'Send Email' After the verification, the amount will be refunded to you as a Gift Card in your Flipkart account.

Note: This amount is not withdrawable to your bank account.

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How will I get my refund for returning an item I paid for with Cash on Delivery?

For your 'Cash on Delivery order, you will receive the refund in the form of NEFT. Please update your bank account details after you choose this option.

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Cancellation of item(s) in an order happens immediately if the order hasn't been shipped yet by the seller. If your order has been shipped, it will be cancelled as soon as the courier service confirms that the shipment is being returned to the seller. Orders from certain categories cannot be cancelled after 24 hours, please check the product page for more details.

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